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🩺 Health & Social Care · Home Instead

Care Assistant - 40hr contract available

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We are looking for two people to be 'First Responders' for our clients. You will work full-time on a 40 hour per week contract basis.

You must possess kind, compassionate hearts and want to make a difference to the quality of life for our clients.

Two client visits are never the same. You will support your clients to live happy, independent lives by providing:

  • Companionship and help around the home
  • Preparation and support with meals
  • Prompting and assisting your client with their medication
  • Supporting with personal care and to get dressed
  • Social visits and support with appointments and shopping trips

Previous experience of care is preferable and if you have a Level 3 qualification or higher, then even better. If you are kind, empathetic and patient then you already have the skills to be a great Care Professional.

All training is paid and will take place at our comfortable office in Chichester with our award-winning training team.

You will need a driving licence and your own vehicle.

• Excellent rates of pay, equivalent to £23k to 25k per annum and 1.5 pay on bank holidays
• Paid mileage, 45p per mile & paid car MOT
• Paid training and shadow visits
• Regular team meet-ups and social events
• Award winning training, including Care Certification, City & Guilds Dementia training and Parkinson’s Disease specialist training
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling and advice
• Referral scheme - £250 per referral

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding we would love to hear from you. Please click ‘Apply now’ or alternatively call the office for an informal chat on 01243 884111.

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
  • Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
  • Keep client records and care plans up to date
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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